Madison Avenue


Mad·i·son Avenue

noun \ˈma-də-sən-\

Definition of MADISON AVENUE

: the American advertising industry

Origin of MADISON AVENUE

Madison Avenue, New York City, former center of the American advertising business
First Known Use: 1952

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